We returned to the National Park on the days before Tet. When the spring sunlight penetrated through the branches and leaves, it was also the time when the Park staff began their daily work: patrolling and protecting the forest. From Thai An Forest Protection Station, our group followed the members of the Da Hang Village Forest Protection Community Group, Vinh Hai Commune (Ninh Hai) and began to weave through the forest. In early spring, the Chua Mountain forest seemed to put on a new, deep green coat. The deeper we went into the sub-areas, the more we saw the rocky mountains and bushes typical of the dry coastal region.
After walking for about 30 minutes, we were left behind by the members of the Community Forest Protection Group. The more we walked, the more tired we felt, but everyone was happy because this spring, Chua Mountain had more beautiful scenery and greener trees than every year. Chamaleá Thái, a member of the Community Forest Protection Group in Da Hang village, said: Thanks to the members of the group who are familiar with the mountains and forests and who work hard to patrol and protect the forests, the forests are kept green. The Raglai people living near the forest enjoy the spring and celebrate Tet but do not forget their duty to protect the forests. During Tet, bad guys often go into the forest to hunt and dig up forest trees to make ornamental plants, so the work of the group members is even harder. When Tet comes, everyone in the family gathers together, but the members of the patrol group have to put aside their personal matters to carry out the duty of protecting the forest.
Forest rangers of the National Park patrol the managed forest area.
Every week, the forest rangers organize 2-3 patrols, some of which last for a day, but some of which last for several days in a row. During Tet, the patrol schedule doubles. Taking a break in the middle of the forest, everyone shares a cake or a box of jam to fill their stomachs, then looks at the map marking the endemic trees of Nui Chua forest such as Lagerstroemia, Cycads, and Wild Mai... to develop a strict protection plan.
Mr. Nguyen Van Hung, an employee of the Department of Forest and Marine Resources Conservation of Nui Chua National Park, said: The two community forest protection groups in Da Hang and Cau Gay villages were assigned to protect 2,000 hectares of forest. Reality has proven that the groups work very effectively, they are the "extended arm" of Nui Chua National Park in carrying out the task of forest protection.
Mr. Tran Van Tiep, Director of Nui Chua National Park, said: Forest management and protection before, during and after Tet holiday encountered many difficulties. However, with a high sense of responsibility, the unit regularly organizes patrols and checks on forest security to promptly detect and prevent risks of forest encroachment. Along with that, the unit strengthens the implementation of digital transformation in forestry to serve forest management and protection such as: Applying remote sensing technology, information technology in forest management, protection, inventory, and investigation; forest fire risk warning software, forest monitoring database, tree management software. At the same time, focusing on building models to engage local communities in forest management and protection.
Thanh Thinh
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